Rapist father gets 20-year jail sentence

A 42-year-old man from Dombodema, Plumtree, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for repeatedly raping his 13 -year -old biological daughter. 

The National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe (NPAZ) confirmed the development in a statement on Thursday, saying the abuse started in 2013 resulting in the victim falling pregnant.

The victim  fled the family home in 2016 after giving birth and sought refuge in Botswana.

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